Locum Anesthesiologist Assistant (Caa)
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Overview
Job Description
Locum CAA Opportunity Southwest Missouri | Weekday Schedule | Complex Case Mix
Palm Health Resources is actively recruiting Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants (CAAs) for a high-volume regional medical center in the Springfield, Missouri area. This is a long-term weekday locum opportunity offering broad clinical exposure, medically directed practice, and consistent ongoing need in a large hospital environment.
This assignment is ideal for CAAs seeking strong earning potential, complex surgical exposure, and a stable long-term rotation without weekend or call obligations.
Site & Community Highlights
Large regional referral hospital with 17 active ORs
High-acuity anesthesia environment with broad surgical exposure
Collaborative anesthesia department with established medical direction model
Located in Springfield, MO with:
- Easy access via Springfield-Branson National Airport
- Affordable housing and extended-stay options
- Lakes, hiking, outdoor recreation, and low cost of living
- Strong ongoing locum demand with multiple providers needed daily
喙 Assignment Details
Start: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing
Schedule:
- MondayFriday
- 7:00 AM 5:00 PM CST
- 10-hour shifts
- Day and evening shifts available
- No weekends at this time
- No call
- Setting: Inpatient hospital
- EMR: Epic
- Coverage Model: Medical direction (4:1 anesthesia care team model)
- Credentialing: Approximately 90 days
Clinical Scope & Expectations
This is not a bread-and-butter-only facility. CAAs will see a broad and higher-acuity case mix including:
Complex neuro and spine
ENT
EP
General surgery
Orthopedics
GI / Endoscopy
OB support
MRI / CT anesthesia
Pediatric exposure expected
Clinical Expectations:
Intubations required
Arterial lines required
Vent management required
Comfortable working in high-volume OR environment
Additional Facility Details:
Main OR average daily census ~135
17 ORs running daily
No supervision responsibilities required
No DEA required
Compensation & Perks
Competitive 1099 hourly compensation
Paid travel, lodging, rental car or mileage
Paid malpractice insurance
Long-term ongoing assignment stability
Flexible shift options within weekday schedule
Requirements
Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA)
Comfortable with broad inpatient anesthesia practice
Pediatrics comfort preferred
Recent case logs from prior 12 months strongly encouraged
Missouri license assistance available if needed
吝 Why Palm Health?
Palm Health Resources is a premier anesthesia locum staffing partner nationwide:
Top-tier 1099 compensation
Paid travel coordination
A+ rated malpractice coverage
Dedicated credentialing/licensing support
Flexible contract structures
24/7 recruiter support
ICBA contractor benefits access
Priority access to additional nationwide CAA opportunities
Why This Opportunity
No call and no weekends
Broad/high-acuity surgical exposure
Large stable anesthesia department
Multiple providers needed long term
Excellent option for consistent weekday locum income
Strong ongoing need with extension potential
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